Molecular Profiling and Spatiotemporal Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds at Wastewater Treatment Facility

This project will employ a modern atmospheric testing instruments mobilized in a research purposed vehicle to make on-site and on-road measurements of air quality parameters with an emphasis on malodourous volatile organic compounds associated with the McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment facility and auxiliary services. This research will provide information that will profile emission sources within different process streams and assess the efficacy of abatement technologies on the facility site. On-road measurements will help identify potential impacts in the surrounding community as well as characterize other sources including those associated underground wastewater and residuals conveyance, industrial activities, transportation, and natural biological processes. The research will develop new data analysis tools to map odour compounds over time and space, improve odour abatement technology, and inform best practices for wastewater treatment operators.

Faculty Supervisor:

Erik Krogh

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Partner:

Capital Regional District

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Utilities

University:

Vancouver Island University

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